The 10 Menswear Commandments

Read. Remember. PREACH.

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The story goes like this: one morning, a lone menswear blogger was jogging around Italy (in a suit, natch) during Pitti Uomo, the premier menswear tradeshow of every season. He happened upon a burning pair of double-monk strap shoes, who beckoned him to come near, so it could bestow true knowledge about all things clothing. After it transferred everything it knew to the menswear blogger's mind, it vanished without a trace, leaving only the smell of Cordovan leather and two Goodyear-welted soles with these very rules etched into them. We are pleased to share them here. These are The 10 Menswear Commandments.

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10. Thou Shalt Kill Your Style Icons

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9. Thou Shalt Take Style Risks

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8. Thou Shalt Not Take Yourself Too Seriously

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7. Thou Shalt Not Wear Square-Toed Shoes

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6. Thou Shalt Never Button the Bottom Button

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5. Thou Shalt Not Impulse Buy

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4. Thou Shalt Not Peacock

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3. Thou Shalt Value Quality Over Brand Name

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2. Thou Shalt Not Cop Only to "Flip"

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1. Thou Shalt Call It "Style" Not "Fashion"

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